John’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Epic Red River Gorge is only an hour away. Climbers, hikers, and tourist come from all around the world to see its unique, untouched beauty, but me and Jen don't take it for granted. We've logged quite a few hikes and a few climbs!
It doesn’t get much better than a long hike in the gorge, and then sitting down for an Ale 8 and fresh hot made to order pizza at Miguel’s!
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Red River Gorge
Epic Red River Gorge is only an hour away. Climbers, hikers, and tourist come from all around the world to see its unique, untouched beauty, but me and Jen don't take it for granted. We've logged quite a few hikes and a few climbs!
It doesn’t get much better than a long hike in the gorge, and then sitting down for an Ale 8 and fresh hot made to order pizza at Miguel’s!
Less than 30 min away, easy to find and memory making views. Voted best hiking in Kentucky! Stop by Papleno's on your way home.
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The Pinnacles
2047 Big Hill RdLess than 30 min away, easy to find and memory making views. Voted best hiking in Kentucky! Stop by Papleno's on your way home.
Scenic Natural Bridge is only an hour away. Great exercise and unforgettable views.
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Natural Bridge State Resort Park
2135 Natural Bridge RdScenic Natural Bridge is only an hour away. Great exercise and unforgettable views.
Experience the ark of the book of Genesis at the ark encounter museum. Larger than life, just an hour and a half away.
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Ark Encounter
1 Ark Encounter DrExperience the ark of the book of Genesis at the ark encounter museum. Larger than life, just an hour and a half away.
Historic iron furnace from the railroad era, free to see, walk through and explore. A stunning mountain drive, only 34 minutes away.
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Fitchburg Furnace Historical Site
1875 Fitchburg RdHistoric iron furnace from the railroad era, free to see, walk through and explore. A stunning mountain drive, only 34 minutes away.
Located in quiet Grey Hawk, KY, Flat Lick Falls is a lesser known Kentucky treasure. It is surrounded by a park with grills to cook out on, and a large picnic shelter. Short hiking trails lead through the woods around the falls. Truly stunning, a great place to swim and spend the day in the cool water swimming hole beneath the falls. Best visited on weekdays.
Directions: Take US 421 to Gray Hawk. At the US 421 and Hwy 1071 Junction, turn west on Hays Road for 100 feet, then turn left on Lower Hays for 1mile, then turn right (just before the low water bridge), and go ½ mile, then turn left into Flat Lick Falls Recreational and Scenic Area.
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Flat Lick Falls Recreational Area
Located in quiet Grey Hawk, KY, Flat Lick Falls is a lesser known Kentucky treasure. It is surrounded by a park with grills to cook out on, and a large picnic shelter. Short hiking trails lead through the woods around the falls. Truly stunning, a great place to swim and spend the day in the cool water swimming hole beneath the falls. Best visited on weekdays.
Directions: Take US 421 to Gray Hawk. At the US 421 and Hwy 1071 Junction, turn west on Hays Road for 100 feet, then turn left on Lower Hays for 1mile, then turn right (just before the low water bridge), and go ½ mile, then turn left into Flat Lick Falls Recreational and Scenic Area.
Dinner is nearly worth the trip all by itself!
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Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington RdDinner is nearly worth the trip all by itself!
After strolling Shaker Village, don't miss the boat! The captain will keep you entertained with his narration too.
Dixie Belle
316-398 Shakers Landing RdAfter strolling Shaker Village, don't miss the boat! The captain will keep you entertained with his narration too.
Little known, and newly opened to the public, LMNP is a fun day hike, that will reward you with a stunning view of Waco and Irvine. Very seldom will you encounter another hiker, so there is plenty of solitude and serenity to be had at the pinnacle.
(One of my personal favorite places to get away and enjoy the woods! - Grant Martin)
Just 6 miles away!
Address-
551 Little Rock Road, Irvine, KY 40366
Lily Mountain Nature Preserve
551 Little Rock RdLittle known, and newly opened to the public, LMNP is a fun day hike, that will reward you with a stunning view of Waco and Irvine. Very seldom will you encounter another hiker, so there is plenty of solitude and serenity to be had at the pinnacle.
(One of my personal favorite places to get away and enjoy the woods! - Grant Martin)
Just 6 miles away!
Address-
551 Little Rock Road, Irvine, KY 40366
Nestled in rolling farmland, the home near Richmond was built in the late 1700’s, with a major addition constructed in the 1860’s. Historic White Hall mansion, designed in Georgian and Italianate styles, boasts nearly 10,000 square feet with modern innovations of the time such as central heating and indoor plumbing.
Less than 20 minutes away! There are events and tours too.
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White Hall State Historic Site
500 White Hall Shrine RdNestled in rolling farmland, the home near Richmond was built in the late 1700’s, with a major addition constructed in the 1860’s. Historic White Hall mansion, designed in Georgian and Italianate styles, boasts nearly 10,000 square feet with modern innovations of the time such as central heating and indoor plumbing.
Less than 20 minutes away! There are events and tours too.
Gibson Bay Golf Course
2000 Gibson Bay DrGolf course just 10 min away!
I know Alex and as a native of Berea, he can take you to the best places!
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Get Outside KY
204 Big Hill RdI know Alex and as a native of Berea, he can take you to the best places!
If you want to see what REAL local Kentuckian’s are doing, catch a race! We know some of the drivers. It’s a hoot!
Richmond Raceway KY
328 Greens Crossing RdIf you want to see what REAL local Kentuckian’s are doing, catch a race! We know some of the drivers. It’s a hoot!
Deer Run Stable
2001 River Cir DrKids
Just 10 min away. Local park with playgrounds. Dog park, stocked fishing lake, putt putt golf and a water park/pool. Great for kids, about 10 minutes away!
Paradise Cove Aquatic Center
274 Lake Reba DrJust 10 min away. Local park with playgrounds. Dog park, stocked fishing lake, putt putt golf and a water park/pool. Great for kids, about 10 minutes away!
A great little glimpse of old Kentucky in a beautiful state park about 30 min away.
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Fort Boonesborough State Park
4375 Boonesboro RdA great little glimpse of old Kentucky in a beautiful state park about 30 min away.
About a 9 min drive! Peaceful walks around the lake, playground equipment and disc golf.
Camp Catalpa Park-Disc Golf/Playground/Trails
2200 Catalpa LoopAbout a 9 min drive! Peaceful walks around the lake, playground equipment and disc golf.
less than 10 min drive. Walking paths, kayak rental, fishing (with license), awesome playground equipment and a beautiful lake. Also, tons of ducks!
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Lake Reba Park
299 Lake Reba Drless than 10 min drive. Walking paths, kayak rental, fishing (with license), awesome playground equipment and a beautiful lake. Also, tons of ducks!
Like nothing else in the world! Less than an hour away.
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Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works PkwyLike nothing else in the world! Less than an hour away.
Adventure Falls
250 Lake Reba DrFun right around the corner!
For kids, this place is a memory maker. It's pretty fun picking apples for adults too.
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Eckert's Orchard
1396 Pinckard PikeFor kids, this place is a memory maker. It's pretty fun picking apples for adults too.
Malibu Jack's Lexington
2520 Nicholasville RdGuests have raves about this place.
Food scene
Short drive and reeeallly good. There aren't many reasons to go to Irvine, but this is one of them. ;-]
House of 'Cue
77 River DrShort drive and reeeallly good. There aren't many reasons to go to Irvine, but this is one of them. ;-]
Just a 15 min drive. You couldn't find it if you weren't looking for it, but you'll be glad you found it. One of downtown Richmond's real treasures.
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Jackson's Restaurant
203 S 3rd StJust a 15 min drive. You couldn't find it if you weren't looking for it, but you'll be glad you found it. One of downtown Richmond's real treasures.
Oceans rise, empires fall, but Burger Barn still stands. The shakes are amazing, the soft serve ice cream is unique. Just don't forget your cash! About 15 min away.
Burger Barn Drive-In
1375 Richmond RdOceans rise, empires fall, but Burger Barn still stands. The shakes are amazing, the soft serve ice cream is unique. Just don't forget your cash! About 15 min away.
Dreaming Creek Brewery
109 E Irvine StThe Burl
375 Thompson RdInteresting and unusual, about an hour away.
About an hour away. Very cool place to stroll around and remarkable food. A lot of families come.
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Goodfellas Distillery
1228 Manchester StreetAbout an hour away. Very cool place to stroll around and remarkable food. A lot of families come.
This place is owned and operated by our daughters husband and it’s amazing. Unforgettable Bar-B-Que. Only 15 min away.
Straight From Texas Bar-B-Que
306 North StThis place is owned and operated by our daughters husband and it’s amazing. Unforgettable Bar-B-Que. Only 15 min away.
Richmond Centre
2139 Lantern Ridge DrMovies and Shopping just 20 min away.
Just 10 min away. Locally owned, fast and good! A local favorite that’s always busy, but there’s rarely a wait.
Casa Cafe Mexican Grill
433 Professional DrJust 10 min away. Locally owned, fast and good! A local favorite that’s always busy, but there’s rarely a wait.
Vintage 18
2187 Lexington Rd15 min drive to fine dining. Locally owned and operated.
About 30 min away but unique place that is wildly popular with locals in the middle of historic Berea.
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Papa Leno's
108 Center StAbout 30 min away but unique place that is wildly popular with locals in the middle of historic Berea.
Less than a mile away! Where else can you get a decent hot breakfast, basic groceries and live fishing bait?! Also friendly owners that often work the counter.
Waco Food Mart BP (aka - Waco Grocery)
101 Baumstark RdLess than a mile away! Where else can you get a decent hot breakfast, basic groceries and live fishing bait?! Also friendly owners that often work the counter.
Just 15 min drive to a unique Cafe locally owned by a great family.
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Purdy's Coffee Co.
444 Big Hill AvenueJust 15 min drive to a unique Cafe locally owned by a great family.
Lunch is amazing! Handmade soaps, beard balms, bath bombs, Four Sisters has it all in the realm of homemade and handcrafted treats, from pastries, to omelettes, to teas and on and on, their selection of products is to die for and customer service is fantastic.
Four Sisters In Richmond
830 Eastern BypassLunch is amazing! Handmade soaps, beard balms, bath bombs, Four Sisters has it all in the realm of homemade and handcrafted treats, from pastries, to omelettes, to teas and on and on, their selection of products is to die for and customer service is fantastic.
Big City Pizza Richmond
1105 Kim Kent DrPizza Delivery straight to your cabin! And it’s good too.
Wonderful place to relax with local wine and small plate charcuterie
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Chenault Vineyards
2284 Barnes Mill RdWonderful place to relax with local wine and small plate charcuterie